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Born with a pencil behind my ear and a tiny notebook in my hand, I continue to question life and put it all down in words for the world to read.

My first writer's award was presented in elementary school and I continue to receive writing acknowledgments. I

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Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Living with bipolar disorder: 3 of 92

Bipolar Disorder is a biological severe mental illness.This illness is hereditary and usually one or more disabled family members go undiagnosed or diagnosed with other mental or physical health issues.It is vital that all family members notify their own personal physicians that Bipolar Disorder is contained within the family... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Websites every pet owner should know about: 3 of 59

Owning a pet seemed so much easier when we were growing up. We just assumed we knew how to care for them. Feed-Play-Sleep-Repeat. Occasionally we would bathe the loving companion and maybe once monthly remove them out of their usual environment for the required walk around the block. We were responsible Pet Owners, under the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Can people with a mental illness successfully marry?: 2 of 12

A marriage that includes a diagnosed partner with a mental disorder or defect has a 100% chance of success. Vows of honesty, trust and passionate day-to-day support are the key elements of any successful functioning marriage or partnership. "People who don't realize mental illnesses are as real as heart disease or cancer and... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 217 of 1269

Another Hundred Ages - Eternity My LoveSo Here is ItEyes and Heart RevealEternity my Love is OursWe then Go Along ComfortingAs Always Laughing and SharingSo Here is ItOur Mind and Body RevealCast Down the OuterwearAs we go Along Thru TimeAlways Comforting with CareSo Here is ItOur Knowledge and Wisdom RevealShare the Thoughts... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to train a parakeet to talk: 3 of 13
Training a parakeet to talk or mimic certain words and short phrases requires a lot of patience and a fresh cheery voice. Parakeets will voice any sound they hear repeatedly making training these birds a relatively easy but time-consuming project. Parakeets or budgies are by nature very social little chatterboxes. Using that ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Soft tissue injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents: 4 of 16

Car accidents, even low impact collisions can cause serious soft tissue injuries. Many times the same type of injuries do not manifest or become apparent to the victim until long after the collision. Unfortunately, the injuries become noticeable right after the signing of the insurance papers, leaving the victim with no recou... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder symptoms: 8 of 31

Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder are severe. They are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. Bipolar Disorder symptoms can result in damage... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Finding financial help to get your pet spayed or neutered: 3 of 11

Six months ago, responsible pet owners had a manageable pet budget in place for the wellness and other clinical costs of owning an adoring pet. The 2008 economic decline blasted a hole in pet care funds making the family pet a luxury item.Finding financial help in spay/neutering your pet will take a dash of patience, small am... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Advice for setting up a home office: 6 of 19

Setting up a home office can be fun. A bit of muscle, a comfortable chair, good lighting, a desk, utility outlets and a filing cabinet combined with a touch of imagination and you have created a useful office area in your home. All homes should have some form of office space, especially in this new computer laptop era. A cha... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Can it be inherited?: 5 of 13

'If a retrovirus inserts itself into the genes in the ovary (egg) or testicles (sperm), it is conceivable that this virus can then be passed down from generation to generation. Thus, a person could have been infected by a bipolar-causing retrovirus in the late 1800's and passed it down to all of their children, grandchildren,... More..